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The role involves managing risk and execution on an electronic options trading desk, conducting research, collaborating with teams, and analyzing trades.
We are looking for an experienced electronic option trader who enjoys working in a team environment. As part of Wolverine’s Option Market Making Desk, you will be managing risk across multiple industry groups that results from electronic market making. You will have the opportunity to work with other traders and engineers to improve our risk management logic and processes.
At Wolverine, we pride ourselves on fostering a collegial environment that encourages creative thinking through informal discussions. Our flat structure allows you to obtain quick feedback, and gives you the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities.
What You'll Do:
- Manage risk and execution across multiple products.
- Manage parameters that affect option pricing.
- Conduct product-specific research in order to identify idiosyncratic risks.
- Identify macro catalysts within your names.
- Identify and investigate trades using our analysis tools and logs.
- Collaborate with desk engineers and traders to improve current strategies and applications.
- Must be able to work in our Chicago Loop office 5 days a week.
What We're Looking For:
- 2+ years of managing risk on an electronic market making desk.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to work in a team environment.
- Ability to perform trade analysis and identify solutions.
- Self-motivated, adaptable.
- Commitment to learning and innovation.
- Excellent analytical skills.
All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Base salary is $100,000 - $150,000. Base salary is only one part of Wolverine Trading total compensation, which includes an annual discretionary bonus.
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Why Wolverine?
Wolverine Culture:
Our flat organizational structure promotes teamwork across the Firm and offers easy access to senior staff (don't worry, they won't be wearing a suit either). While we work exceptionally well as a team in the office, our bonds are further strengthened through company events, activities and giving back. Volleyball, soccer, hockey, 5K runs, picnic, parties, and trivia nights provide friendly competition and build better relationships. By getting out of our usual environment and doing out-of-the-ordinary things together, we foster creativity and broaden our imaginations to accomplish new challenges.
Wolverine Benefits:
· Highly competitive salary & bonus opportunity
· Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
· 100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for single coverage
· Generous Paid Parental Leave
· Retirement Plans: 401K and Roth 401K
· Profit sharing plan
· Long- and short-term disability
Perks of being at Wolverine:
· Free breakfast and lunch from our in-house kitchen with rotating menus (including snacks!)
· On-site gym with a subsidized membership
· Frequent company outings
· Opportunity to give back to organizations that help individuals in need in the Chicagoland area
Professional Development:
· In-house education team – classes and resources are offered for continuous learning opportunities
· Mentorship Program through your first six months of employment
About Us:
Founded in 1994, the Wolverine companies comprise a number of diversified financial institutions specializing in proprietary trading, asset management, order execution services, and technology solutions. We are recognized as a market leader in derivatives valuation, trading, and value-added order execution across global equity, options, and futures markets. With a focus on innovation, achievement, and integrity, we take pride in serving the interests of both our clients and colleagues. The Wolverine companies are headquartered in Chicago with an office in New York and a proprietary trading affiliate office located in London.
Wolverine Trading Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago's Financial District: we are within walking distance to all of the exchanges and conveniently located for commuting from all over Chicagoland
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